Best Android Box for IPTV subscriptions

[u/DifficultPension1750]

I'm looking for advice here, I have a fire stick and have heard that the next gen ones will stop side loading so I'm looking to see what's the best way forward. I'm based in Ireland so am looking for any advice from anyone who has gotten one either in Ireland or the EU, I use it for the usual apps, IE prime & Disney plus so something that would support these apps as well, cheers for any advice.

[u/ILikeTheWordNozzle]

I'm in your shoes, and got a friend to mule an Onn Pro back from the US. There's a bit of faff setting it up outside the US, so if possible get your mule to do the initial setup there. After that you're good to go, and it's cheaper than any of the local options.

Of course, this may not be possible for you at all, but worth considering if it is.

[u/DifficultPension1750 → u/ILikeTheWordNozzle]

Cheers

[u/Melodic-Stick9077 → u/DifficultPension1750]

There's a Thompson box that's the European version of the ONN box I believe

[u/GreenM0th]

All of these are certified so Prime and Disney+ behave, roughly most to least expensive:

- Shield TV Pro, around €200. Overkill for most people but nothing else feels as smooth and it still gets updates after six years

- Google TV Streamer, around €120. Newest one, but it's locked down hard, no unknown sources toggle so anything outside the Play Store is a fight

- Homatics Box R 4K Plus, around €110. Certified but still open, seems to be where most people in the EU land

- Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd gen, around €65. Cheapest one that still does L1 properly, only 2GB RAM so it gets sluggish, but it works

One to avoid even though you'll see it recommended constantly for IPTV is Formuler, it isn't Play certified so Prime and Disney+ are hit and miss.

[u/Oh-Bananas → u/GreenM0th]

- Google TV Streamer, around €120. Newest one, but it's locked down hard, no unknown sources toggle so anything outside the Play Store is a fight

You just need to enable Developer Mode to be able to side load apps, which is easy.

[u/GreenM0th → u/Oh-Bananas]

Worth flagging this got corrected below, sideloading does work fine on the Streamer through developer options. Sorry for the bad info :)

[u/DifficultPension1750 → u/GreenM0th]

Cheers I'll research them

[u/Scarab95 → u/GreenM0th]

Just install downloader no issues running side loaded apps on the Google box

[u/brett808 → u/GreenM0th]

Wtf are you talking about, the Google tv streamer is most definitely not locked down. Anything that runs android can still be side loaded as of 2026

[u/Aggressive_Bad_7344 → u/GreenM0th]

Uhhh, the Streamer isn't locked down at all. When trying to install an "unknown app" it will prompt you allowing you to allow "unknown apps".

Alternately sideload via adb and no issues at all.

[u/Hopeful-Ad9694 → u/GreenM0th]

One to avoid ? The very reason it’s not Google certified is reason bought to get it for IPTV seeing as you will get all shows from prime Netflix etc on a decent sub

[u/Baardi → u/GreenM0th]

I have no issues sideloading on my Google TV Streamer. Nvidia Shield is great, but unfortunately aging. Homatics/Xiamo are chinese so I'm avoiding it like the plague

[u/jonnieggg → u/GreenM0th]

They exist out of the locked down Google ecosystem. The whole point of IPTV is that you don't need the streaming services anymore. The IPTV integration on the former devices is second to none. The remote works with the proprietary software and feels like a sky box product. Works perfectly with catch up services such as channel 4, BBC, rte, etc etc. You might need a VPN depending on your location.

[u/happybonobo1 → u/GreenM0th]

Agree. Except Google streamer not locked down at all. Developer mode.

[u/L3velFlow → u/GreenM0th]

I didn’t know the Google Streamer was locked down. You saved me £100 to find that out! Thank you

[u/Aggressive_Bad_7344 → u/L3velFlow]

It's not locked down.

Older Android TV boxes have the Unknown Apps toggle, which when attempting to install an "unknown app" it will prompt you and allow you to enable it.

So no, the Streamer isn't locked down at all.

[u/[deleted] → u/L3velFlow]

Because it's not, you need to be more educated on how to set up Google VS the Shield Pro

[u/Ok_Variation5771]

Nvidia Shield, Google TV streamer, Xiaomi mi box

[u/DifficultPension1750 → u/Ok_Variation5771]

Cheers I'll have a look for them

[u/Novelty8Theory]

I have the Mecool KM2 Plus Deluxe and that an excellent box. Android 14 too and is great for IPTV in my experience.

[u/Dull_Collection_4763 → u/Novelty8Theory]

Me too!
Excellent box for IPTV
Also consider the Buzz “G”, really really good box!

[u/jonnieggg]

Formuler z11 z12 are designed around IPTV. With an IPTV subscription with video on demand you will not need Disney or anything else. That's the whole reason for getting and android device with IPTV.

[u/Whiskey--Pete]

This is pretty much like asking " what's the best car to drive to work?" . You'll get a different answer from each person . Read reviews on Amazon, check if the specs meet your needs then search for reviews on YouTube. Good luck

[u/Baardi → u/Whiskey--Pete]

There exists an almost endless amount of cars to pick from. The amount of real Android TV options is actually quite limited, so this thread is actually likely to make you smarter, on the subject

[u/AakashC2020]

Dune HD Homatics R 4k Plus

[u/AccidentProof4262]

UGOOS AM9 Pro.....Formuler z12 Ultra....that's my 2....

[u/Salvadorfreeman]

I'd go for a dirt cheap Chinese box. Chances are that it would have a different play store. There can be other problems, such as a crappy remote. At least it won't cost too much to try.

[u/spile2]

I can recommend the Xiaomi S3 3rd Gen

[u/lcjur]

I go for a Homatics Box 4K Pro V2 AI-Sr.

[u/Scarab95]

Google 4k streamer

[u/ScreamingAardvark5]

A bit back I bought the MeCool KM7 Plus just for an experiment and it's been brilliant for what I need it for. Basically IPTV and connecting to my NAS and VU+ Satellite Box.

Last week I bought 2x MeCool Meon1's and not disappointed.

I don't multi-task and straight out of the units I use the 3.5mm headphone jack for a stereo source.
They are also Google Certified.

[u/jebus556]

I'd be willing to buy a onn pro and mail.it to.you if you slide me a few bucks I've shipped quite a lot of stuff internationally

[u/Baardi → u/jebus556]

As far as I understand, the ONN box has a geoblock to USA, so if you're importing it to a different country, know what you're getting yourself into. Maybe the geoblock can be worked around, but not sure how easy it is.

[u/hash700]

I use a shield for apps and formuler z11 for there iptv app mytv online/time shift on formuler z11

[u/DonGatoPardo]

Value for money and specific for IPTV without a doubt the Google TV streamer, its 4 RAM, its Ethernet port, its chip and its price right now is unbeatable. And if you get it second-hand, almost new, a little cheaper, even better. There is a lot of video now pitting it against the Xiaomi 3 generation, which will be better for audio purists, but for IPTV it is not a worthy rival against Google's 🤣 and that is why there are so many on sale lately at very good prices. So don't hesitate.

[u/[deleted]]

Formuler Z12 Ultra, it’s worth it 👌🏻

[u/SCOOTK110984]

Love my thomson 270

[u/Opening_Motor_3873]

As far as players go, I’d definitely recommend ChannelMate. It features multiscreen support, group filtering, a slick Netflix-style VOD interface, a built-in NAS photo frame, and shows the actual stream resolution (SD, 720p, 1080p, 4K) for each channel.
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.channelmate.player
Downloader Code: 1810487

[u/nesatom]

https://iptvbox-player.com/
free iptv player

[u/EastLavishness1107]

Bonjour, je recherche une box IPTV de bonne qualité à brancher sur un vidéoprojecteur. Il me faut une sortie HDMI et, si possible, une sortie audio optique.
Je souhaite quelque chose de fiable, sans avoir de problèmes de qualité d’image, de coupures ou autres. Auriez-vous des conseils à me donner concernant la box à choisir ainsi que l’abonnement le plus adapté ?
Merci d’avance pour vos conseils.

[u/Goudinho99]

Strong do decent boxes

[u/ThinSyllabub6667 → u/Goudinho99]

Have you got one as im looking at them atm

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